BMW KDS Wheel Alignment System

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1 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Form 5215T, BMW KDS Wheel Alignment System WinAlign Program Version 8.0 Copyright 2004 Hunter Engineering Company

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3 Contents 1. Getting Started Introduction Operating the Console... 1 Using Softkeys... 1 Using the Handheld Infrared Wireless Remote Control... 2 Resetting the Program Sensor Setup... 3 Indexing... 3 Leveling and Locking Sensors Measurement and Adjustment Procedure Introduction... 5 Turning Power On... 5 BMW Logo Screen Measurements... 6 Edit Tire Information... 6 Recall Specifications... 6 Pre-Alignment Conditions... 8 Ride Height Measurement... 8 Compensation Control... 9 Caster and S.A.I. Measurement Before Measure Maximum Steering Angle Alignment Measurements Printout Adjustments Adjust Rear Camber Adjust Rear Toe Adjust Front Camber and Caster Adjust Front Toe Saving After Measurements Measure Maximum Steer Angle (Re-measure) Final Measurements Overview Save Current Work Order Print Alignment Additional Adjustments Work Management Work Management Entering Customer Identification Saving Current Work Order Switching Between Reference and Current Work Orders Managing the Customer Database WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner Contents i

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5 1. Getting Started 1.1 Introduction This manual provides information and operation instructions required to operate the BMW Computerized Wheel Alignment System. References This manual assumes that you are already familiar with the basics of wheel alignment. Italics are used to refer to specific parts of this manual that provide additional information or explanation. For example, refer to Recall Specifications. These references should be read for additional information to the instructions being presented. These BMW Operation Instructions are a supplement to the standard WinAlign Operation Manual, Form 3850T, supplied with this equipment. 1.2 Operating the Console Using Softkeys The softkeys, located on the keyboard, provide operator control of the program. These keys are identified as: K1 K2 K3 K4 K1 key K2 key K3 key K4 key Menu shift key R Reset key The four menu labels that appear at the bottom of each screen are referred to as the softkey labels. These labels indicate the action that the program will take when the corresponding K1, K2, K3, or K4 key is pressed. WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 1. Getting Started 1

6 The vertically stacked squares between the K2 and K3 softkeys indicate how many levels of menu labels are available. Six levels of menus are possible. The highlighted box indicates the menu level that is currently displayed. Pressing the menu shift softkey,, changes the menu level. When this key is pressed, the menu labels will change to the next level down. If the last menu level is currently displayed, the next step will be to the first menu level. To go to the next menu level up, press Shift and. Pressing Shift and F6 will enlarge the current softkey menu level. The softkey associated with the label is shown on the left side of the labels and the menu level is indicated on the right side of the labels. Pressing F6 again will cause the menu to return to the normal softkey setting. Pressing F6, or pressing and holding with a pointing device on the menu level indicator, will cause all of the menus available to appear. The dark green color, displayed behind the entire row of softkeys, indicates the active menu level. Pressing F6 again will cause the menu to return to the normal softkey setting. Throughout this manual, the statement Press nnnnnnn indicates the label of the softkey to press. If the required label is not on the current menu, must be pressed to change menu levels until the desired label is displayed. Some softkey labels have a green border as depicted around the K4 softkey shown on the previous page. Generally, the softkey with the green border (usually K4 ) is the appropriate key to press to continue with the procedure being performed. Using the Handheld Infrared Wireless Remote Control The remote control provides operation of the WinAlign program from a distance by duplicating the five softkeys. The remote control has six softkeys: K1, K2, K3, K4,, and a zoom key. Pressing will enlarge the current softkey menu level and is equal to pressing Shift and on the main keyboard. To use the remote control, point the front end of the transmitter toward the front of the wheel aligner console and press the appropriate softkey. NOTE: The remote control transmitter is a line-of-sight device and will not transmit signals through solid objects. Resetting the Program The wheel alignment program may be reset at any time during the measurement process by pressing the R key, located at the upper left-hand corner of the keyboard. A confirmation screen will appear to verify that the Reset button was pressed intentionally. When this screen appears, press YES to reset the program or NO if the program should not be reset. When the aligner is reset, the information collected for the measurements in progress will be erased and the display will return to the BMW Logo screen Getting Started WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner

7 1.3 Sensor Setup Indexing Before mounting the sensors on the BMW special adapters, rotate the index mark on the sensor shaft to the 12 o clock position with the sensor held vertical and lock it in place using the sensor lock knob. Do not loosen the sensor lock knobs. When instructed to level the sensors, do so only by loosening the locking lever or lock knob on the adapter, not the lock knob on the sensor. INDEX MARK SENSOR LOCK KNOB Leveling and Locking Sensors When instructed to level and lock sensors during the BMW software program, the method in which the sensors are leveled and locked when the sensors are mounted to brackets or when mounted to BMW special adaptors is different than the method used when mounting sensors to universal adaptors. For sensors mounted to the BMW special adaptors, the sensors are secured at the level position by tightening the lock knob on the bracket or wheel adaptor, rather than the lock knob on the sensor. Verify that the index mark of the sensor shaft is at the 12:00 o clock position. WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 1. Getting Started 3

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9 2. Measurement and Adjustment Procedure 2.1 Introduction Turning Power On Turn the system ON by pressing the power switch located on the back of the console where the AC power cord is connected to the cabinet. BMW Logo Screen The selection process starts at the BMW logo screen. There are two possible selections on the first level of keys that are displayed on this screen: K1 - Exit Aligner K4 - Begin Alignment If multiple account keys are available other softkey selections will appear. Exit Aligner Press Exit Aligner before turning the power off to shutdown the system. WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 2. Measurement and Adjustment Procedure 5

10 2.2 Measurements Press Begin Alignment to begin the wheel alignment measurement process. The Edit Work Order screen will appear. This screen shows the basic work order information. Enter the information. Dark shaded fields must be filled in to continue. When all information is entered select OK. Edit Tire Information Use the keyboard to enter the appropriate data into the Edit Tire Information screen. This information will appear on the printout summary. This data entry process is optional. Press OK to continue. Factory tires will have a star design imprinted on the tire. Tires with this symbol are original factory equipment. Recall Specifications Select the desired model from the Factory BMW Specification database Measurement and Adjustment Procedure WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner

11 It is crucial to select the exact vehicle with the exact options, such as wheel diameter, sport suspension, etc. For help identifying vehicles, specific body styles, and codes, select the (info) icon. This icon will display all vehicles that fall under this type and illustrate the years of manufacture, and the body style differences. In some cases another will appear, indicating more info is available. NOTE: If you recall BMW specifications from a database other than the Factory BMW database, the following warning message will appear. WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 2. Measurement and Adjustment Procedure 7

12 Press Show Spec Databases and a list of installed specification databases will appear. Select the Factory BMW database, press OK, and then select the model. Pre-Alignment Conditions Prior to performing any measurements or adjustments the BMW Alignment Procedure may require the vehicle to meet certain criteria. Complete the requirements according to the on-screen notes. These illustrations will be vehiclespecific, examples are shown below. Ride Height Measurement Proper ride height is essential to accurate alignment measurements and adjustments. Follow the on-screen notes as stated above for proper vehicle loading. The ride height measurement screen appears with basic animations on how to measure ride height. Enter the values next to the corresponding wheel position. For help in measuring and loading the vehicle select Illustrate Adjustments Measurement and Adjustment Procedure WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner

13 Depending on the values entered, the vehicle may require additional load positioning. Select Illustrate Adjustments to view proper vehicle loading. Compensation Control Select the appropriate type of wheel adaptor before proceeding. The operator must choose a wheel adapter type before proceeding with the alignment. The special adaptor is illustrated. Use Universal Adapters If the universal adapter is selected, then instructions pertaining to this adapter are provided. The compensation option is displayed along with the vehicle plan view showing the status of the sensors. Wheel run-out compensation must be performed when using universal adapters. Press Continue to proceed with the measurement process. WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 2. Measurement and Adjustment Procedure 9

14 Caster and S.A.I. Measurement The caster measurement sequence for the BMW system is set to measure FasterCaster/SAI/IA/Toe-out-on-turns at 20 degrees. Follow the instructions given on the screen. The program will wait until all sensors are stable before automatically moving to the next screen. This is necessary because all live Before measurements for the sensors are saved at this time. Steer the wheels as directed by the bar graphs. If any sensor is not level during the final steer ahead, a warning will appear at the end of the procedure and the steering sequence must be repeated. Before Measure Maximum Steering Angle If maximum steer angle specification data has been recalled from the database, then the program will automatically display the Measure Maximum Steering Angle screen. If maximum steer angle specification data has not been recalled from the database, then the program will automatically bypass this procedure. Follow the instructions and then steer the wheels as directed Measurement and Adjustment Procedure WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner

15 Alignment Measurements Printout After all the required measurements have been taken, the measurements screen will appear. Select Print to print the exact screen as shown. Select Continue to proceed with the alignment adjustments. On the print preview screen scroll up or down, zoom in or out to see all the alignment data. Numbers shown in red are out of specifications, number in green are within acceptable limits. 2.3 Adjustments Adjust Rear Camber Adjustments may be made to rear camber at this screen. The arrows for rear toe are grayed-out indicating camber is being adjusted, although the measurement is still live. WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 2. Measurement and Adjustment Procedure 11

16 Adjust Rear Toe After camber has been successfully adjusted, select Adjust Toe, to switch to the Adjust Rear Toe screen. While toe is being adjusted, arrows on the camber bar graphs will be grayed-out. Adjust Front Camber and Caster Adjustments may be made to front camber and caster at this screen. Do not re-level the front sensors before adjusting camber or caster Measurement and Adjustment Procedure WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner

17 Adjust Front Toe Front toe adjustments zoom in on the Toe bar graphs and also include Total Toe, and Steer Ahead graphs. Adjust the toe as necessary and select Save After Measurements. The WinToe toe adjustment feature is available from the drop-down menu on the bar graphs, or by selecting Make Additional Adjustments. Saving After Measurements Select the steering wheel status after making the adjustments. A note will be added to the printout the position the steering wheel was in before and after the alignment adjustments were made. After the status has been set, select Ready to continue with the procedure. WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 2. Measurement and Adjustment Procedure 13

18 Measure Maximum Steer Angle (Re-measure) If maximum steer angle specification data has been recalled from the database, then the program will automatically display the Measure Maximum Steering Angle screen. If maximum steer angle specification data has not been recalled from the database, then the program will automatically bypass this procedure. Follow the instructions and then steer the wheels as directed. The final maximum steer measurement is made at this screen. Final Measurements Overview Measurements that have been saved as After measurements are shown here. This detailed page illustrates all the measurements and adjustments required, plus any customer and vehicle information entered on the work order. Notice at the bottom of the screen the notes regarding steering wheel position. Save Current Work Order Press Save Current Work Order to store all data pertaining to this job Measurement and Adjustment Procedure WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner

19 Print Alignment Press Print to generate an alignment summary using the BMW printout format. BMW-Kinematics Diagnosis System Printout WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 2. Measurement and Adjustment Procedure 15

20 Print Vehicle Printout Select Print Vehicle to print specific measurements shown in the WinAlign format. The following example shows both before and after results. Conclude the alignment process by selecting the Reset softkey Measurement and Adjustment Procedure WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner

21 2.4 Additional Adjustments Vehicles with ACC (Active Cruise Control), AFS (Active Front Steering), and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) may require additional measurements, adjustments, and/or special tools to make the adjustments. During Recall Specifications the info icon will appear next to vehicles requiring special procedures. Click on the icon to display a detailed illustration or description. The following example is AFS. The tool is shown on the screen. Click the link for Installation Instructions to see detailed information on the tool. Select Print to printout these special instructions. Proceed with the alignment process. The alignment procedure will inform the technician when the tool should be removed. WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 2. Measurement and Adjustment Procedure 17

22 If further instructions are required, such as resetting the steering gear, these instructions will also be displayed at the appropriate point in the procedure. Final measurements will display after all special procedures are completed Measurement and Adjustment Procedure WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner

23 3. Work Management 3.1 Work Management Work Management provides a database for storing work orders, customer identification, vehicle identification, and alignment results. Work Management provides methods to store and recall customer and vehicle identification. This identification is referenced by work order numbers. Customer identification includes the following: Vehicle identification includes the following: The Work Management screen also contains tire pressure, tread depth, and whether or not the tires are factory equipment. WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 3. Work Management 19

24 The Work Management screen shows a summary of the work order. The following screens show a blank work order, and a work order in progress. Entering Customer Identification Customer information is entered on the Edit Work Order screen. The cursor indicates the position where a letter or number will appear. Enter the required information by using the keyboard. Press Enter or Tab to advance to the next field. Press Shift and Tab to back up to the previous field. The mouse may also be used to move between fields. Press the Backspace key to delete the last character entered. Press the right or left cursor arrow key to move the cursor. Press Del to remove the character to the right of the cursor. To insert a character in the middle of a word, move the cursor to the character before the position and press the character to be inserted Work Management WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner

25 If OK is pressed before the necessary information is entered, the following error will appear. Saving Current Work Order Press Work Management on any primary screen to display the Work Management primary screen. Press Save Current Work Order. The work order with its associated customer and vehicle identification will be stored on the hard drive. The Save Current Work Order softkey will also appear at the end of the alignment measurement procedure and on the Print screen. NOTE: If the current work order customer/vehicle identification was not recalled from the database, new customer/vehicle identification is created and attached to the current work order. If the current work order customer/vehicle identification was recalled from the database, any customer/vehicle identification changes (for example a new address or phone number) would replace the original customer/vehicle identification. Any work orders attached to the original customer/vehicle identification will show the updated information. Switching Between Reference and Current Work Orders All primary screens that can utilize the reference work order have a softkey that toggles between Show Ref. Work Order and Show Current Work Order. When the current work order is active, pressing Show Ref. Work Order will make the reference work order active. NOTE: When the reference work order is active, the background screen color changes. A number of softkeys will be disabled (grayed out) since the reference work order cannot be modified. Prompts and reminders will indicate the reference work order is active and cannot be modified. When the reference work order is active, pressing Show Current Work Order" will make the current work order active. This toggling softkey allows switching between the current and reference work order. WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 3. Work Management 21

26 Managing the Customer Database The Manage Database soft key allows data to be added, changed, or deleted from the database without affecting the current work order. The data can also be displayed in charts, filtered, and used to generate mailing labels and form letters. Filtering Data Filtering is a method of instructing the database to display only certain customers, vehicles, and work orders. A filter will reduce the amount of data in the database you view. For example, to view only those customers whose last names begin with the letter B, create a filter to select customers whose last names begin with the letter B. Once a filter is selected, all subsequent actions taken in Manage Database will use that filter to choose records from the database (creating reports or form letters). When a filter is being used, a yellow box with the words FILTER ON will appear in the upper right hand corner. To deselect a filter, press Cancel Filter on the Manage Work Management Database screen. To filter data, press Manage Database on the Work Management primary screen. The Manage Work Management Database screen will appear. Press Edit Filter. The Create/Edit Filter Set screen will appear Work Management WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner

27 Create or recall a filter, then press OK on the Create/Edit Filter Set screen. The Manage Work Management Database screen, with a yellow box stating the filter is on, will appear in the upper right hand corner, as shown below. Press or to highlight the desired method of recalling the information, then press OK. The screen will display a list of customers sorted by name or company, vehicle license numbers, work order identifications, or work order dates that meet the criteria specified in the filter. Creating a Filter Press Add Criteria. The Edit Criteria popup screen will appear with the cursor in the Field Names box. Press or to highlight the desired field name. Press Next Field to move the cursor to the Operation box. Press or to highlight the desired operation. Press Next Field to move the cursor to String or Date box. Enter the text string or date, and then press OK. The Create/Edit Filter Set popup screen will appear with the criteria in the criteria box. If additional criteria are needed, then repeat the above procedure. To store a filter: Press Store Filter. A screen will appear. Enter the name of the filter, and then press OK. The filter will be stored on the hard drive. WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 3. Work Management 23

28 Recalling a Filter Press Recall Filter. A screen will appear listing the stored filters. Press or to highlight the desired filter, then press OK. The Create/Edit Filter Set screen will appear with the criteria in the criteria box. Editing Criteria Press or to highlight the desired criteria. Press Edit Criteria. The Edit Criteria screen will appear with the cursor in the Field Names box. Press or to highlight the desired field name. Press Next Field to move the cursor to the Operation box. Press or to highlight the desired operation. Press Next Field to move the cursor to String or Date box. Enter the text string or date, and then press OK. The Create/Edit Filter Set screen will appear with the criteria in the criteria box. Creating Form Letters Work Management provides a word processing function so that letters can be easily created and sent to your customers. NOTE: Running Form Letters on the entire database without a filter will produce a letter for every customer in the database. If the database is large, this could take a lot of time and paper. To create a form letter, press Manage Database on the Work Management primary screen. The Manage Work Management Database screen will appear Work Management WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner

29 Press Make Reports. The Work Management Reports popup screen will appear. Press OK. The Form Letter popup screen will appear, as shown below. A new letter can be created or a letter may be recalled. To create a new letter: Type the letter from the keyboard. NOTE: The text will automatically wrap in the box. Do not use the enter key to move text to the next line. Forced returns will make the layout of the printed letter incorrect. Press the enter key only when starting a new paragraph. To recall a stored letter: Press Recall Form Letter. A screen will appear listing the stored form letters. Press or to highlight the desired form letter, then press OK. The Form Letter screen will appear with the letter in the box. To add a field, move the cursor to the position where the field is to be added. WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 3. Work Management 25

30 Press Add Field. The Add a Field screen will appear listing field names. Press or to highlight the desired field, then press OK. The Form Letter screen will appear with the additional field. Repeat this procedure to add more fields. To delete a field: Position the cursor directly in front of the field, and then press Delete. OR Position the cursor in the field name and press Backspace or Delete. OR Position the cursor directly behind the field, and then press Backspace. To see how the letter will appear when printed, press Print Sample. An example of the letter will print. To store a form letter: Press Store Letter. A popup screen will appear. Enter the name of the letter, and then press OK. The letter will be stored on the hard drive. Printing Form Letters Press Print Reports. A letter for the selected customers will be printed. NOTE: Running Form Letters on the entire database without a filter will produce a letter for every customer in the database. If the database is large, this could take a lot of time and paper. Press Set up Printer to open the Print Manager and set up the printer. Press OK to return Work Management Reports screen. Press End Reports to return to the Manage Work Management Database screen. Press End Manage to return to the Work Management primary screen Work Management WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner

31 Charting Alignments The number of alignments performed can be calculated and illustrated in a chart for a quick analysis. Press Manage Database on the Work Management primary screen. The Manage Work Management Database screen will appear. Press Make Reports. The Work Management Reports popup screen will appear. Press or to highlight the desired chart. A screen will appear stating the computer is gathering the data. After a few seconds a screen with the chart will appear. WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner 3. Work Management 27

32 Press Switch Chart Type to view additional types of charts. Press OK to return to the Work Management Reports screen. Press End Reports to return to the Manage Work Management Database screen. Press End Manage to return to the Work Management primary screen. Exporting Customer Database Files Press Manage Database on the Work Management primary screen. The Manage Work Management Database screen will appear. Press Make Reports. The Work Management Reports screen will appear. Press or to highlight Export Customer/Vehicle Information to DBF file. A screen will appear stating the files are being converted. After a few seconds, a screen will appear stating the exported database is stored at C:\ALIGNER\EXPORT\CUSTVEH.DBF. Press OK to return Work Management Reports screen. Press End Reports to return to the Manage Work Management Database screen. Press End Manage to return to the Work Management primary screen. Importing DBF Files To import a DBF file into the Work Management database, the data fields MUST be in the exact order and length specified below: Field Name Field Length in Characters COMPANY 80 characters long LASTNAME 40 characters long FIRSTNAME 40 characters long STREET 80 characters long CITY 40 characters long STATE 40 characters long ZIPCODE 12 characters long HOMEPHONE 20 characters long WORKPHONE 20 characters long VIN 20 characters long LICENSE 20 characters long COLOR 20 characters long YEAR 6 characters long MAKE 40 characters long MODEL 80 characters long The import database file should be named IMPORT.DBF and placed in the folder: C:\HEPROGS\ALIGNER\IMPORT\ (so it would look like: C:\HEPROGS\ALIGNER\IMPORT\IMPORT.DBF ). If the import file is not set up correctly, the data will not be imported in to the Work Management database Work Management WinAlign Operation Instructions for BMW Aligner